DATA 145 - Data Privacy, Security, and Ethics

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Explore critical aspects of ethics and compliance in data management, including data privacy laws such as GDPR and CCPA, and regulatory frameworks like HIPAA, FERPA, and GLBA. Designed for data professionals, the ethical responsibilities inherent in managing and analyzing data are emphasized, including the safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), mitigating risks associated with data handling, and understanding the implications of algorithmic bias.

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Explain legal and regulatory requirements related to data management and storage including HIPAA and the GDPR.
Identify, classify, and implement protection measures for Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Describe key practices to protect data from unauthorized access and other security threats.
Explain ethical issues concerning fairness, bias, personal data use, and privacy.

Course Contents

Data privacy.
GDPR and CCPA.
HIPAA, FERPA, and GLBA.
Safeguarding PII.
Permissions and access.
Algorithmic bias.

Instructional Units: 5